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ND's Scouting Report On Henry Melton

It’s official. The Cowboys have signed defensive tackle Henry Melton to a one year deal, with a three year option. So what does it mean? What kind of player is Dallas getting? Today, we are going to take a look at Melton’s tape, specifically from 2012 when he was being coached by current Cowboy’s defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli.

If you haven’t seen or heard of Henry Melton, this is what you need to know. Melton was a fourth round pick out of Texas for the Chicago Bears in 2009. In college, Melton was a backup defensive end and a fullback for the team. But the Bears saw potential in him as a penetrating three-technique defensive tackle. In 2012, Henry Melton made his first Pro-Bowl when he was being coached by then Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli. He recorded 32 tackles and six sacks, and graded out as Pro Football Focus’ seventh best defensive tackle.

But in 2013, Melton tore his ACL in the fourth game and was lost for the season. But even before he suffered his injury, he wasn’t the same player as he was in 2012. Was it just due to the loss of Coach Marinelli? This seems to be what the Cowboys are banking on. Melton was also arrested in 2013 for public intoxication and assault. The Cowboys dug deep into both the knee injury and the arrest and felt both issues were behind him.

When I watch Henry Melton on tape, it is quite obvious that he is a fantastic athlete. But after comparing him to some of the best penetrating defensive tackles in the league, I was shocked to see how he athletic he really was. Take a look:

Granted, when Melton came out of school, he was lighter than he is now. He weighed between 275-280 pounds while in college. Currently, Melton weighs somewhere between 295-300 pounds and the Cowboys would like for him to be no heavier than 295 so that he can maintain his elite quickness.

Melton may or may not be able to run a 4.65 nowadays at 295. Even if he's somewhat slower after the injury, he should be fine.
Much may depend upon whether he's able to take the pounding that he'll see in 2014, of course. Keep your fingers crossed with me that he'll manage to escape the rigors of TC and the regular season as well. In any case, the deal appears to be a good one as long as he keeps his nose clean and persists in rehabbing his knee as he has thus far. As of right now, he offers renewed hope for us.

It’s official. The Cowboys have signed defensive tackle Henry Melton to a one year deal, with a three year option. So what does it mean? What kind of player is Dallas getting? Today, we are going to take a look at Melton’s tape, specifically from 2012 when he was being coached by current Cowboy’s defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli.

If you haven’t seen or heard of Henry Melton, this is what you need to know. Melton was a fourth round pick out of Texas for the Chicago Bears in 2009. In college, Melton was a backup defensive end and a fullback for the team. But the Bears saw potential in him as a penetrating three-technique defensive tackle. In 2012, Henry Melton made his first Pro-Bowl when he was being coached by then Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli. He recorded 32 tackles and six sacks, and graded out as Pro Football Focus’ seventh best defensive tackle.

But in 2013, Melton tore his ACL in the fourth game and was lost for the season. But even before he suffered his injury, he wasn’t the same player as he was in 2012. Was it just due to the loss of Coach Marinelli? This seems to be what the Cowboys are banking on. Melton was also arrested in 2013 for public intoxication and assault. The Cowboys dug deep into both the knee injury and the arrest and felt both issues were behind him.

When I watch Henry Melton on tape, it is quite obvious that he is a fantastic athlete. But after comparing him to some of the best penetrating defensive tackles in the league, I was shocked to see how he athletic he really was. Take a look:

Granted, when Melton came out of school, he was lighter than he is now. He weighed between 275-280 pounds while in college. Currently, Melton weighs somewhere between 295-300 pounds and the Cowboys would like for him to be no heavier than 295 so that he can maintain his elite quickness.

Correct. That's why I made note of it right under the chart. He played at about 275 pounds in college according to him. I am sure at 100% health now he wouldn't run that, but he still an impressive athlete. We just have no data as to what he would run at 295.

Correct. That's why I made note of it right under the chart. He played at about 275 pounds in college according to him. I am sure at 100% health now he wouldn't run that, but he still an impressive athlete. We just have no data as to what he would run at 295.

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If you're going to show a table for comparison, it would be good to have the weight at the time of the forty. You could add a column with the current NFL weight.

If you haven’t seen or heard of Henry Melton, this is what you need to know. Melton was a fourth round pick out of Texas for the Chicago Bears in 2009. In college, Melton was a backup defensive end and a fullback for the team. But the Bears saw potential in him as a penetrating three-technique defensive tackle. In 2012, Henry Melton made his first Pro-Bowl when he was being coached by then Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli. He recorded 32 tackles and six sacks, and graded out as Pro Football Focus’ seventh best defensive tackle.

4.64 at 295 is damn impressive. Let's hope we have Donald playing next to him next season. I am praying he falls to us. Our D-Line would be much better than it was last year - not that we have anywhere to go but up!

If you haven’t seen or heard of Henry Melton, this is what you need to know. Melton was a fourth round pick out of Texas for the Chicago Bears in 2009. In college, Melton was a backup defensive end and a fullback for the team. But the Bears saw potential in him as a penetrating three-technique defensive tackle. In 2012, Henry Melton made his first Pro-Bowl when he was being coached by then Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli. He recorded 32 tackles and six sacks, and graded out as Pro Football Focus’ seventh best defensive tackle.

4.64 at 295 is damn impressive. Let's hope we have Donald playing next to him next season. I am praying he falls to us. Our D-Line would be much better than it was last year - not that we have anywhere to go but up![/quote]

Let's hope that Donald is rotating with Melton and we have drafted a good one tech to tighten this baby up.
Those two coming in and out in the fourth quarter would be daunting.

If you're going to show a table for comparison, it would be good to have the weight at the time of the forty. You could add a column with the current NFL weight.

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I agree, it's very misleading. Almost seems purposefully so. The note should be that he's managed to gain 25 lbs since his combine, not that you're using todays weight and every other number is from 2009.

4.64 at 295 is damn impressive. Let's hope we have Donald playing next to him next season. I am praying he falls to us. Our D-Line would be much better than it was last year - not that we have anywhere to go but up!

I agree, it's very misleading. Almost seems purposefully so. The note should be that he's managed to gain 25 lbs since his combine, not that you're using todays weight and every other number is from 2009.

et's hope that Donald is rotating with Melton and we have drafted a good one tech to tighten this baby up.
Those two coming in and out in the fourth quarter would be daunting.

Ouch. Actually I like Church and he plays faster than his times. But that one had to have stung someone somewhere.

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I was thinkin of him beside Church. I'm a big Church fan and lookin forward to seeing his second year as a starter. I had a lil voice in my head tellin me it sounded like I didn't like him but I didn't listen to it. I seen him send a guy to the sidelines last year when he tried to put his helmet on the ball and his aim was off and hit the guy in the stomach, we haven't had that in forever.